Good morning, Lawrence.

MyFriendBen and United Way 211 launched a free online tool on Oct.

22 to help Kansas and Missouri families find missing public benefits & tax credits. The tool screens for over 25 programs, including SNAP & TANF, and gives estimates and next steps.

Construction on K-10 and Southwest Lawrence Trafficway blocked access to Auntie Em’s Deli and Bakery and led to an 80% profit drop while business owner Hazim Alexander highlights the hurdles faced by Black and Brown-owned establishments.

City officials and advocates are working on low-barrier loan programs+support to help affected businesses.

KU Libraries honored faculty members Michael Vitevitch and Emily Casey as winners of the 2026 Shulenburger Award for Innovation and Advocacy in Scholarly Communication during Open Access Week.

They were recognized in a webinar held at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 for their efforts to expand open scholarship at KU.

Empowering Brew, a student-run coffee shop at Community Connections on Pinckney, is set for a game-day transformation today under the Big 12 Conference Fall Tour Tailgate renovation project.

The project, funded by the Big 12 Conference & local partners, will support work experience for students with disabilities.

Kat Robertson discovered a lump in her right breast in fall 2024 days before closing on a new home with her husband + she now shares her breast cancer journey to help locals understand the challenge.

Three V-22 Ospreys (operated by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161) will fly over the KU stadium at 10:30 a.m. today and again minutes before kickoff on Saturday, Oct.

24 ahead of the KU vs. Baylor game.